Client Details
This opportunity is with a large organisation that is well is known for its focus on delivering high-quality projects and maintaining robust commercial practices.
Description
Take the Lead in Supporting the delivery teams in the commercial and contract administration of NEC forms of contract
Provide leadership, commercial assurance, and governance support to the relevant Directors, Heads of Department, Contract Managers, Assistant Contract Managers and Project Managers around the effective administration of corporate contracts.
Coach and supervise team members and direct reports to bring about technical competence and consistency of corporate contract management across all contracts
Develop and manage procedures to recognise and identify contract issues as they develop (whether formally crystallised disputes or not) and managing their resolution under the change's provisions wherever possible, obtaining claims and legal expertise as appropriate.
Work with the Functional Managers and Directors to check that decisions with commercial implications receive careful consideration, that appropriate business cases are developed, and commercial reporting is fully reflective of a true commercial position
Takes the lead in the drafting of change instructions on corporate contracts and the assurance of such work produced by direct reports
Manage the progress of change requests through the company's governance structure
Proactively support mitigation measure initiatives captured on the respective contract risk registers and ensuring compliance with contract processes
Liaise with teams with respect to consultants' progress, spend and performance reporting
Take the lead in the assessment of quotations and assessments by others in connection with compensation events
Work to achieve value for money at each stage of the contract and Develop and manage appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions
Maintaining a working relationship with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Risk Management to facilitate organisational interfaces between those performing (sub)contract management
Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI
Profile
* Ability to coordinate, develop, support and assure the work of team resources to deliver contract management tasks
* Analytical, commercial and negotiating skills
* Ability to lead stakeholders through contract change request processes
* Ability to manage contract risk
Job Offer
Competitive daily rate of 650 GBP (Umbrella)
Temporary contract until March 2027If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as an Interim Senior Contracts Manager, apply today
Salary description
£650.00 - £650.00 per day